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Well water test history must now be shared with home buyers (Environmental Factor | July 1, 2024)

Members of IE’s CPES made recommendations to require sellers to disclose well testing results. Read More

Energy LEAP engages N.C. high school students in latest energy science 

Students participated in a range of hands-on STEM activities throughout the week. Read More

Capstone students propose hypothetical small modular reactors to replace fossil fuel power plants in N.C., including one for UNC-Chapel Hill 

Students spent the semester researching different small modular reactors. Read More

Anchoring Communities

Lindsay Dubbs conducts research in the Outer Banks to protect marine ecosystems. Read More

Building Resilience for Our Planet and Beyond

Vice Chancellor for Research Penny Gordon-Larsen writes about building resilience for our planet. Read More

Informal water contracts could provide quicker, cheaper ways to reduce impact of droughts

A new study proposes cost-effective informal water contracts to reduce impacts of drought. Read More

Richard N.L. “Pete” Andrews (’70, ’72) leaves legacy of environmental leadership, service 

The Institute remembers Pete Andrews and his legacy of environmental leadership and public service. Read More

“Everyone has a role to play,” says Germany’s State Secretary and Special Envoy for International Climate Action

Jennifer Morgan came to UNC to speak to students about her career in the climate field.  Read More

Postcard from the Field: Thailand – John Cole McGee ’26

John Cole McGee ’26 shares his experience at the Thailand Field Site. Read More

UNC Cleantech Summit celebrates 10th anniversary with banner line-up of speakers, panelists

Around 1,200 attendees registered for this year’s event, many of whom traveled to North Carolina. Read More

Giving a second life to campus trees through sculpture 

UNC junior Sarah Dean narrates her experience as an artist and environmentalist at the event. Read More

Second annual research symposium highlights sustainability research across Carolina

Researchers led lightning talks showcasing sustainability research across UNC-Chapel Hill.  Read More

Join the BatPack to Help Conserve Bats

International Bat Appreciation Day is Apr. 17! Join the BatPack today! #EarthMonth #CitSciMonth Read More

Happy #EarthMonth!

See all of the ways Carolina is celebrating Earth Month. Read More

Institute for the Environment receives record number of gifts, lands on leaderboard for GiveUNC 

The Institute placed fourth on the Unit Leaderboard and seventh overall for total dollars raised.  Read More

IE program brings N.C. students and teachers into state parks for meaningful outdoor science learning  

N.C. teachers and park rangers create outdoor learning experiences for students. Read More

Student Spotlight: Nicole Coursey ’26

Nicole Coursey shares more about her time spent in Europe and at the Outer Banks Field Site. Read More

New study quantifies health impacts from oil and gas flaring in U.S. 

New study finds pollution from oil and gas flaring results in $7.4 billion in health damages. Read More

Help us reach our GiveUNC goal on Mar. 26!

Mark your calendars for Mar. 26 and help us exceed our fundraising goals for GiveUNC! Read More

10th UNC Cleantech Summit expected to be largest yet 

The two-day event will promote cleantech as an economic driver and a career choice for UNC students. Read More

Where are they now? Kristina Hefferle ’23

Kristina Hefferle ’23 discusses her path to amphibian ecology research technician at UGA. Read More

Student Spotlight: Hallie Turner ’24

Hallie Turner ’24 decided to study environmental science to solve complex modern problems. Read More

New study by researchers at UNC-Chapel Hill finds chemical composition of U.S. air pollution changed over time  

Targeted strategies may reduce specific pollutants for different regions of the U.S. Read More

Students fly drones, study hydrology during adventurous study abroad program in Ecuador

Ecuador and its diverse landscapes transformed into a living classroom for some UNC students. Read More

Why is it bad for a river to be straight? (Sci NC | Feb. 6, 2024)

IE’s Rada Petric talks about the importance of tracking wildlife in watershed restoration. Read More

Registration Open for the 10th Annual UNC Cleantech Summit

Get your ticket today! Read More

All the Light We Cannot See (Endeavors | Jan. 18, 2024)

Outer Banks Field Site students study how artificial light at night affects wildlife. Read More

CMAS Center, partners featured in special issue of EM Magazine

Several researchers from the UNC Institute for the Environment contributed to the special issue. Read More

22nd annual CMAS Conference celebrated milestones and giants of the field

The event featured a celebration of CMAQ and the lives of two giants of the CMAS community. Read More